WTM 2026 l Press Release

Released Through Amit Kumar Agarwal

• China commits to ‘global gateway’ WTM London with largest-ever pavilion and extensive line-up of exhibitors

The China Pavilion at this year’s WTM London will be almost 22% bigger than last year, with the stand configured to combine live cultural experiences, destination discovery and high-value business networking across all the three days of the world’s most influential travel and tourism event, powered by RX Global.

The expanded footprint reflects the importance China places on rebuilding international tourism links through WTM London, while deepening cooperation with the UK and wider global travel trade.

This year, the China pavilion, hosted by the China National Tourist Office (CNTO) London and supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of The People’s Republic of China, is almost 22% larger than last year, making it the biggest China pavilion ever at WTM London.

The pavilion has grown from around 400m² last year to 487.5m² this year, building on last year’s record footprint and reflecting the growing presence of China at the event.

The CNTO shared feedback from last year’s exhibitors, who said that more than half of the buyers and business contacts made at WTM London were from outside the UK, including the wider European market, India and the United States. The feedback highlights WTM London’s truly international reach, extending well beyond the UK and European markets to connect exhibitors with buyers and business contacts from around the world.

Tourism authorities and businesses from 14 different key destinations will be present this year: Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Henan, Hubei, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Chongqing, Sichuan, Shaanxi and Qinghai. Joining them is Macao Special Administrative Region, making its debut within the China Pavilion.

Eight Chinese airlines, currently operating between the UK and mainland China and contributing to outbound and inbound tourism flows, will be present. The carriers are Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Capital Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and Juneyao Air.

Inbound tour operator CITS (China International Travel Services) has secured its own dedicated space within the pavilion. Similarly, Grand China MICE, which works not only with international businesses looking to host meetings and events in China but also with Chinese enterprises interesting in outbound business travel and commercial events, also has its own presence.

WTM London is established as a ‘global gateway’ for Chinese destinations and tourism businesses, according to the CNTO, and is instrumental in driving demand for Chinese inbound travel while supporting Chinese outbound. Inbound received a boost earlier this year with the introduction this February of 30-day visa-free entry to China for UK passport holders. The impact is immediate - between January and July, Beijing welcomed nearly 100,000 UK visitors, an increase of 53.1% on last year.

Data from 2025 showed that more than 130 delegates, exhibitors and buyers – the largest-ever contingent - representing 56 Chinese tourism businesses travelled to London for WTM London 2025. Executives connected with more than 3,000 travel trade and tourism-related organisations from over 100 countries, facilitating more than 5,000 one-to-one business meetings.

Zhang Li, Director, China National Tourist Office London, said: “Our investment in WTM London has been growing, and we expect 2026 to be even more successful for our exhibitors. We look forward to showcasing China as an inbound destination and highlighting the potential of its outbound market to senior buyers – the type of global gateway audience that WTM is uniquely capable of delivering, year in, year out.”

Chris Carter-Chapman, Exhibition Director, WTM London, concluded: “The line-up of exhibitors, plus a rolling programme of destination presentations, cultural showcases and interactive activities, means the China Pavilion is likely to be one of the busiest stands on the floor this year.

“We are working with CNTO to optimise their presence at this year’s event and to help promote China’s tourism industry to a truly international audience.”

Cinema l Love & War

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

• The first look of superstar, Ranbir Kapoor, is out, breaking the internet

'Love & War' is touted as one of the most anticipated films in the history of Indian Cinema, starring Ranbir Kapoor in the lead.

Set in the 50's and 60's with Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal completing this intense love-triangle.

Directed by legendary Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the artwork (poster) stays true to what Bhansali is reputed for - colors!

The use and play of colors, fusing in the intriguing vibrancy makes this first glimpse strikingly striking!

Ranbir Kapoor's intense avatar is wears myriad colors and is very different from his portrayal of God Ram, in his next big release Ramayana, where he plays God Ram.

The big ticket film releases in cinemas and multiplexes worldwide on January 21, 2027 and is expected to be the first blockbuster of 2027.

Health, Lifestyle, Wellness Series l Pilates

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

• An actress and a model feels radiant after fusing Yog and Pilates in her lifestyle

Pilates, the low-impact exercise method developed nearly a century ago by German-born trainer Joseph Pilates, is experiencing a surge in popularity as more people turn to it for core strength, flexibility, and overall fitness.

Unlike high-intensity workouts that emphasize heavy weights or extended cardio sessions, Pilates focuses on controlled, precise movements that engage the body's deep stabilizing muscles - particularly those in the abdomen, lower back, and pelvis. Practiced either on a mat or using specialized equipment like the Reformer, the method blends elements of strength training, flexibility work, and mindful breathing.

Multiple studies have found that regular Pilates practice can improve core strength, posture, balance, and flexibility. It has also been linked to reduced lower back pain, making it a popular recommendation among physical therapists for injury recovery and prevention. Because it is low-impact, it's often considered accessible to people across a wide range of ages and fitness levels, including those recovering from injury or managing chronic pain.

Some research also suggests modest cardiovascular and calorie-burning benefits, particularly in more dynamic formats like Reformer or "Pilates fusion" classes that incorporate light resistance and faster-paced sequences. However, experts note that Pilates alone is generally not as effective for building significant cardiovascular endurance or major muscle mass compared to running, cycling, or traditional strength training.

Fitness instructors point to several reasons behind Pilates' rising popularity: its adaptability for beginners and advanced practitioners alike, its emphasis on mind-body connection, and its reputation for improving everyday movement quality rather than just aesthetic results. Studios offering group Reformer classes have expanded rapidly in cities worldwide, and social media has helped fuel interest, particularly among younger audiences seeking sustainable, joint-friendly workout routines.

Fitness professionals caution that no single exercise method delivers complete fitness. Many recommend pairing Pilates with cardiovascular activity and traditional strength training for well-rounded results. Still, as a foundation for core stability, mobility, and injury prevention, Pilates continues to earn a reputation as a reliable — if not standalone — tool for improving overall fitness.

Press Release l Prime Minister's Office

• Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlighting the journey towards happiness, prosperity, and well-being through righteousness

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam today, highlighting the journey towards happiness, prosperity, and well-being through righteousness and noble guidance.  

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

"सुत्रामाणं पृथिवीं द्यामनेहसं सुशर्माणमदितिं सुप्रणीतिम् ।

दैवीं नावं स्वरित्रामनागसो अस्रवन्तीमा रुहेमा स्वस्तये॥"  

May human beings seek refuge in the ever-protecting earth and the vast, boundless heavens, which provide secure shelter and uphold righteousness. Freed from sin and guided along the auspicious path, may we embark upon the divine boat, strong, well-crafted, and equipped with noble oars, and safely cross over to happiness, prosperity, and well-being.

Press Release l 11th AYURVEDA DAY

स्वस्थ भविष्य के लिए आयुर्वेद

Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow  

News Shorts l Ministry of Informational & Broadcasting

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

The Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, addressing the gathering at the inauguration of “Raja Ravi Varma Chitranjali 2026”, organized by Megh Mandal Sansthan to mark 10 years of Chitranjali and the 120th death anniversary of Raja Ravi Varma.

The event was organized at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, in New Delhi on September 21, 2026. Former CAG of India, G. C. Murmu also attended.

News Shorts l Ministry of Defence

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

The Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth witnessed the show by the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) of the Indian Air Force took to the skies of Meerut for the first time to captivating spectators with a breathtaking display.

Sports l Asian Games 2026

By - Aanya

• एशियन गेम्स 2026 के दूसरे दिन यानी 21 सितंबर को भारत के कई खिलाड़ी अलग-अलग खेलों में चुनौती पेश कर रहे हैं
• कबड्डी में भारत ने जापान को आसानी से हराया

पहले दिन पदक खाता खुलने के बाद भारतीय दल की नजरें दूसरे दिन भी ज्यादा से ज्यादा पदक जीतने पर हैं।भारतीय पुरुष कबड्डी टीम ने शानदार प्रदर्शन करते हुए जापान को हरा दिया। भारत ने पहले हाफ में 31 अंक जुटाकर मुकाबले पर मजबूत पकड़ बना ली थी। इसके बाद दूसरे हाफ में टीम ने बढ़त को बरकरार रखते हुए जीत दर्ज की। भारतीय महिला टीम अब दिन में बाद में बांग्लादेश के खिलाफ उतरेगी।

भारतीय महिला हॉकी टीम अपने शानदार अभियान को जारी रखने के इरादे से इंडोनेशिया के खिलाफ मैदान पर उतरेगी। भारत ने टूर्नामेंट की शुरुआत उज्बेकिस्तान को 19-0 से हराकर की थी। अब टीम की नजर इंडोनेशिया के खिलाफ एक और बड़ी जीत दर्ज करने पर है। दीपिका, सुनेलिता टोप्पो और रुतुजा पिसाल ने दो-दो गोल कर भारत की बढ़त को मजबूत किया।

समाचार लिखे जाने तक, भारतीय महिला हॉकी टीम ने अपने दूसरे मुकाबले में भारत ने इंडोनेशिया के खिलाफ नौ गोल दागकर मुकाबले पर पूरी तरह शिकंजा कस दिया है।

Health, Lifestyle, Wellness Series l Status Symbol

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

• Since time immemorial, humans have lost sleep on one pressing issue - adhering to status symbol
• The New Status Symbol: Buying More Time

The wealthy and the wellness-obsessed in 2026, have a rather peculiar status symbol - it isn't something you can wear or park in a driveway - no fancy yachts and no luxury watches.

The status symbol now is - more years of life, and the appearance of youth to go with!

What began as a fringe pursuit among Silicon Valley biohackers has ballooned into a sprawling industry, industry analysis pegs it at $30 billion!

No wonder, billionaires are racing to extend not just lifespan but the youthful look span!

Longevity, once confined to academic aging research, has rapidly evolved into one of the most commercially interesting premium lifestyle categories of the decade, driven by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and celebrity biohackers alike.

The obsession is no longer just a billionaire eccentricity. Longevity has become the defining framework for how health-conscious, image-conscious adults think about their everyday lives — reshaping diets, skincare routines, and daily habits alike.

Meanwhile, at the high end of the market, the price of admission keeps climbing - $20,000 for a longevity weekend - the price-tag!

Tech's ultra-wealthy have been the movement's most visible evangelists. Reportedly, a secretive biotech venture, backed by billionaire tech co-founders, is devoted to fighting aging at the molecular level.

While figures like Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have shown interest in longevity research as part of broader futuristic investment visions. Entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has become perhaps the most public face of the movement, having poured millions of dollars into an aggressive regimen of diets, supplements, and experimental therapies aimed at slowing or reversing his own aging.

Not everyone is cheering. Scientific American recently warned that Silicon Valley's biohacking culture amounts to a dangerous, largely unregulated experiment, complicating matters further is that some longevity influencers sell their own supplement brands, creating financial incentives that color their advice.

There are also concerns about who gets left behind. As one commentator put it, the movement promises democratization while often pricing itself like a private club. Harvard geneticist David Sinclair has pushed back on the inevitability of that divide, arguing such breakthroughs should eventually become as widely available and affordable as antibiotics or aspirin once the science scales.

Whether the longevity boom represents a genuine scientific frontier or an elaborate, expensive placebo remains hotly contested. What's clear is that for a growing slice of the population — from tech titans funding anti-aging biotech to ordinary consumers timing their meals to the sunrise — the pursuit of more time has become one of the defining preoccupations of the decade.

Talennt Ka Maha Utsav l Cinema & Talent Workshop Becomes An International Webseries

By - Aanya

• A normal workshop on film-making turns into an international webseries
• Gem Mines premium jewelry brand from India supports #TKMU's initiative towards societal cause

• #TKMU Season 2 launched production-oriented workshops across the world

What started as a normal workshop, turned more, as the content and reels created by youths and teenagers during the workshop, all aged between 15 to 25, turned into an international webseries.

Fresh from workshops in Italy and France, cult filmmaker, Amit R Agrwal did yet another session of #TKMU PEP Program workshop at Udayan Care in Greater Noida. The students were all excited and participated with full gutso!

The webseries focusses on the way, talent is the most effective tool to better mental health and the way protagonists around the world go to better the mental health.

Health, Lifestyle, Wellness Series l Wellness Travel

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

• It's about being healthy and happy!
• Wellness Travel Booms in 2026
• Travelers Trade Spa Weekends for "Nervous System Resets"
• Research shows travelers increasingly prioritizing health-focused trips 

Have you heard the term 'wellness travel', what is it?

Frankly, we all have high-pressure, few of us, extremely high-pressure jobs that give us burn-outs. These burn-outs, if not tended to, lead to anger, depression, mood-swings - in nutshell - are dangerous enough to turn your life, upside down.

Naturally then, the saying 'health is wealth' is coming true like never before. A striking testimony is that 'wellness tourism' is having its biggest year yet!

According to a report, Sri Lanka has been ranked the world's fastest-growing wellness travel destination, recording a 100% increase in global demand.

The same survey found that 49% of US travelers plan to spend on wellness retreats in 2026, ranking them above spa treatments, dietary supplements, and gym memberships as a travel priority.

The shift isn't just about numbers — it reflects a change in what travelers actually want. Wellness travel in 2026 looks quite different from the spa weekends of a decade ago, with travelers booking trips that feel more substantial than chasing the perfect pool. A week away might now include a blood panel, a cold plunge, a session with a sleep specialist, and unstructured time to simply decompress.

Longevity remains a dominant theme. Retreats built around longer, better living — from contrast therapy to ancient ceremonies to community-led healing — are redefining how, why and where people travel, with longevity-focused properties emerging in mineral-rich coastlines, mountain regions, and Blue Zones.

Industry trackers point to several forces converging in 2026:

• Going elemental: After 2025's focus on longevity retreats and digital detoxing, 2026 travelers are returning to raw, elemental experiences — glacial plunges, forest cabins over spa hotels, and outdoor endurance challenges
• Cocooning closer to home: Amid global uncertainty, many wellness seekers are turning inward, opting for restorative escapes closer to home with short flights and easy-drive journeys instead of long-haul trips
• Chasing cooler climates: As global temperatures rise, travelers are shifting toward cooler destinations and off-peak "wellness windows" that support fresh air, sunlight, and outdoor movement
• Nervous system focus: Wellness travel is moving away from performance-driven wellness and toward nervous system regulation
• Immunity and plant-based living: Travelers are increasingly seeking to enhance immunity, adopt plant-based diets, and find more affordable, eco-friendly retreat options, a trend industry analysts trace partly to lingering post-pandemic health anxiety

What was once a niche luxury pursuit — the spa weekend — has evolved into a mainstream travel category built on science, self-regulation, and destinations chosen for their capacity to restore rather than just relax. With nearly half of surveyed US travelers naming wellness retreats a top spending priority, 2026 looks set to cement wellness as a core pillar of the global travel industry rather than a passing trend.

Honey Kapoor Cinematic Universe Boosts Film Tourism Across Continents

By - Syed Hasan Zaidi

Honey Kapoor Cinematic Universe, one of the most effective cinematic universe in the independent-cinema across the world has redefined film-tourism

Very recently, #HKCU as Honey Kapoor Cinematic Universe is known worldwide - was invited to Italy, France and Switzerland under various programs.

Amit R Agrwal, cult filmmaker, created films, content and reels involving the local youth as well as senior citizens under the cinematic universe.

Agrwal said that he was the 1st Indie-cinema film maker from Asia-Africa to fuse tourism with films. From Maldives way back in 2008, when I just graduated from Film School to 2026 - we have been invited by seven countries, around 12 times to film and boost the cinema as well as economy of the country.

• Local talent during Paris Fashion Week

This year we shot in Italy, Switzerland and France and the response has been emphatic.

Agrwal will soon be going to Vietnam to film and he is very happy about it; "more than filming, I like to nurture the local talent and give them there 1st break!